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Statement

10.2.12. Find the drift velocity of the electron and proton in the gravity field and the Earth's magnetic field, the induction of which is equal to . The magnetic field is perpendicular to the gravity field.

Solution

Drift velocity is achieved when particle's path is unaffected respect to force fields that acting over it. So, absolute values of these forces are equal and their directions are opposed. Hence,

Now, considering the following data, calculations for each particle are possible: mass of electron , mass of proton , absolute value of charge and acceleration due to gravity . Calculating,

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